A public holiday (Tuesday in 2026). Many shops open despite the holiday, so expect busy streets.
Advent Sundays
29 Nov, 6, 13 and 20 Dec. Shops stay closed, but markets, churches and Advent concerts are in full swing.
24–26 December
Most markets close by early afternoon on the 24th. Schönbrunn, Belvedere and Riesenradplatz carry on afterwards.
31 Dec · Silvesterpfad
A free New Year’s Eve trail of stages, waltz lessons and food stalls from the Freyung via Am Hof, Graben, Stephansplatz and Kärntner Strasse to the Neuer Markt, 14:00–02:00.
1 Jan 2027 · New Year’s Concert
The Vienna Philharmonic at the Musikverein, conducted by Tugan Sokhiev. Tickets are by lottery; watch on television.
Good to know
Market hours
Hours vary by market and day; some close early on 24 and 31 December. Check each market’s site.
Go early or late
Weekday afternoons are calmest; Friday and Saturday evenings are the busiest.
Ice skating
The Eistraum rink at the Rathausplatz runs alongside the market, 13 Nov 2026–6 Jan 2027, daily 10:00–22:00 (until 18:30 on 24 Dec).